Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar Laredo SC
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar Laredo SC are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed comes in 290 lbs lighter than the Northstar Laredo SC. with the Alaskan 8' Shortbed starting $2,250 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $37,250 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 2,090 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 41 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 77" |
| Overall Length | — | 191" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Laredo SC?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 290 lbs less than the Northstar Laredo SC.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Laredo SC?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $2,250 less than the Northstar Laredo SC at $37,250.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Laredo SC?
The Northstar Laredo SC sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
1,800 lbs dry
More Affordable
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Starting at $35,000
More Water
Northstar Laredo SC
41 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Laredo SC
200W
Sleeps More
Northstar Laredo SC
3 people